[quote=Voltaire]
Oh, now I think about it, the kukri would actually be a better comparison due to the similar blade shape. Same basic end goal though
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Yea, kukri. Tulwar is a cutting weapon, curved blade gives some real nice slices and the way the hilt is made keeps the wrist in-line the whole way through to get dat real deep cut. If its one thing I love for its creativity, its Indian/South Asian weapons.